Terence Cao

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Terence Cao
Terence Cao at Joe's Outlet 2024 (cropped).jpg
Cao in 2024
Born (1967-10-06) 6 October 1967 (age 57)
Singapore
Nationality Singaporean
Education Anglo-Chinese School
Occupations
  • Actor
  • businessman
Years active1989–present
AgentThe Celebrity Agency
Notable work1994: The Challenger
1999: Stepping Out
2001: The Reunion
2010: The Best Things in Life
Children1
Awards Star Awards 1998 – Star Awards 2005  :
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes
Star Awards 2011  :
Best Supporting Actor
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 曹國輝
Simplified Chinese 曹国辉
Hanyu Pinyin Cáo Guóhuī

Terence Cao Guohui (born 6 October 1967) [1] is a Singaporean actor and businessman.

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Life and career

Cao studied at Anglo-Chinese School for both his primary and secondary education. [2] Cao used to be a flight attendant and joined Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (later MediaCorp) in 1989 after completing the 9th drama training course. Apart from acting in several Channel 8 television drama series, Cao has also performed the theme songs for some of the series he starred in and has also acted in some television films. In 2011, he clinched the Best Supporting Actor in the Star Awards 2011.

Cao has gotten 7 out of 10 Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes from 1994, 1998–2001, 2004–2005 respectively.

Personal life

Relationships

In November 2012, it was reported in the local media that Cao had an alleged affair with a Shanghainese lady in 2010. The woman went on to bear his child in China and flew to Singapore to look for him. After a DNA test, it was confirmed that Cao is the biological father of the then 20-month-old girl. [3]

In 2005, Cao was charged with drink driving after failing a breathalyser test. He reportedly “created a scene at the hospital” and had refused to give a blood sample. He was later fined S$4,100, with his driver's license suspended for two years in 2008. [4]

In March 2021, Cao was charged for breaking Singapore's COVID-19 restrictions. He was fined S$3,500. [5] [6]

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1990Sweet Dreams 欣欣向荣Jin Zhongheng
Imperial Intrigue 大内双宝Zhou Wenyan
1991Fatal Endearment 谍海危情Xin Guang
The Other Woman 醋劲100Liu Haofan
The Future is Mine 锦绣前程Jin Zhengyang
1992A Time to Dance 火舞风云Shen Huodong
Breaking Point 暴风边缘Alan
My Buddies 浪漫战场Zhang Weiliang
Between Friends 山水喜相逢Lin Guoli
1993Ride the Waves 卿本佳人Simon
The Young and the Restless 俏皮战士Lin Guobiao
Switch 妙鬼临门Wu Chunxi
Web of Deceit 鹤啸九天Luo Yunfei
1994The Challenger 勇者无惧Lin Yongjie
The Legendary White Snake 白蛇后传 Xu Shilin
1995Coffee or Tea 是非屋Cai Huakang
War Roses 爱在漫天烽火时Cai Zhijie
Deep in the Night 惊梦魂Chen Dali
Lady Investigators 女探三人组 之《房客》&《遗恨》Zhang Guohui
1996Triad Justice 飞越珍珠坊Yang Shaolin
Tales of the Third Kind III 第三类剧场III 之《魔女复仇》Kuang Shaoguang
The Prime Years 创意先锋He Weisheng
1997Crimes and Tribulations 狮城奇案录 之《乌龙一枪》Shanghai Zai
Longing 悲情年代Peng Zhixian
Courage of Fire 炽火豪情Chen Hanqiang
Sword and Honour 铁血男儿Jin Ming
1998 Stand by Me Du Hansheng
Living in Geylang 芽笼芽笼Yang Keming
1999Bright Future 同一片蓝天Zhang Wenguang
God of Fortune 财神爷Jinbao Tianzun
Stepping Out Chen Xia
S.N.A.G. 新好男人Jason
2000The Voices Within 心灵物语Xu Daming
Four Walls and a Ceiling 我爱黄金屋Shen Litai
Angel's Dream Shen Jianbang
2001Through Thick and Thin 阿灿正传Zhou Mingwei
The Challenge 谁与争锋Xiao Tianxing
The Hotel Johnny Ma
The Reunion Chen Guanjun
2002 Oh Carol! Henry Toh
Blueprint – The Bra ShopA-Guan
Innocently Guilty 法内有情天Shuwen
2003 Lobang King William
Love is Beautiful 美丽家庭Huang Letian
Sun, Moon, Star
Always on my Mind 无炎的爱
2004 An Ode to Life Ou Qiming
The Ties that Bind 家财万贯Xu Chuanfeng
2005 You Are the One An Zhengxi
Portrait of Home Lin Dahai
Portrait of Home II
2006 Women of Times Du Zhongxian
Love at 0 °C 爱情零度CHu Guojun
Family Matters Zheng Weilun
2007 Making Miracles Wen Jieren
Switched! Wang Anxiang
Metamorphosis Di Lun
2008 Love Blossoms Yu Wenhao
Love Blossoms II Yu Wenhao
By My Side Zixin
Zijian
2009 My School Daze Tan Xiangfeng
The Ultimatum He Chaoqun
Baby Bonus Xu Qingguang (Simon)
2010 The Best Things in Life Song DamingWon – Star Awards 2011 Best Supporting Actor
The Score Su Nancheng
2011 Prosperity Tao Jinhan
The In-Laws Bai Zijun
Devotion Xie Zhi'an
2012 Double Bonus Jin Junjie
2013 Break Free Jin Yongcheng
The Journey: A Voyage Zhang Guangda
2014 Soup of Life Xu Haisheng (Ah Hai)
The Caregivers Missy 先生Lin Jiaming
C.L.I.F. 3 Yang Zhongzheng
2015 Good Luck Lin Shijie
Mind Game Li Zhenbang
2016 Beyond Words Liang Lekun
Peace & Prosperity He Sheng
C.L.I.F. 4 Yang Zhongzheng
Hero Xie Xian
2017 The Lead Guo Liwei
My Teacher Is a Thug Fang Chen
While We Are Young Bai Jinshun
2018 Babies on Board Edmund Goh
Jalan Jalan 带你去走走Cui Yajiu
2019Old Is Gold 老友万岁SD Kang
New Little Nyonya 新·小娘惹
2022128 Circle Season 2Henry
2023 Last Madame: Sisters of the Night Lou Seh
2024 Kill Sera Sera Cameo

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2024 Money No Enough 3
I Not Stupid 3 Mr. Lim, Class 6A's Science Teacher

Awards and nominations

YearCeremonyCategoryNominated workResult
1994Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Won
1995Star Awards Best Actor The Challenger(as Lin Yongjie)Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Nominated
1996Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Nominated
1997 Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Won
1998 Star Awards Best Actor Stand By Me (as Du Hansheng)Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Won
1999 Star Awards Best Actor Stepping Out (as Chen Xia)Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Won
2000 Star Awards Best Actor Four Walls and a Ceiling(as Shen Litai)Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Won
2001 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Won
2002 Star Awards Best Actor The Reunion (as Chen Guanjun)Nominated
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Nominated
2003 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Nominated
2004 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Won
2005 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Won
2006 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Nominated
2007 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Nominated
2010 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Nominated
2011 Star Awards Best Supporting Actor The Best Things in Life (as Song Daming)Won
Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Nominated
2012 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Nominated
2013 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Nominated
2014 Star Awards Best Actor The Journey: A Voyage (as Zhuang Guangda)Nominated
Most Popular Regional Artiste (Cambodia)—Nominated
2015 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Nominated
2017 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Nominated
2019 Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes —Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Insta-Buzz: What The Stars Were Up To This Week". 8days. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  2. ↑ Ng, Yan Bo (30 April 2009). "School Daze cast troop back to the classrooms". Channel NewsAsia. Archived from the original on 4 May 2009. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "Terence Cao is the biological father of 20-month-old daughter". xinmsn. 29 November 2012. Archived from the original on 1 December 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "Local Celebs Who Have Committed Traffic Offences". 8days. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  5. ↑ Alkhatib, Shaffiq (2 March 2021). "Actor Terence Cao, guest charged with breaking Covid-19 rules at fellow actor Jeffrey Xu's birthday party". The Straits Times. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  6. ↑ "Singapore actor Terence Cao fined S$3,500 for hosting 13-person birthday party at his condo unit". Malay Mail. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
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